Agronomy - Study Mode

[#201] Horse latitude lies in between North and South latitudinal belt of equtor
Correct Answer

(D) 30° - 35°

Explanation

Solution: Horse latitudes are the regions located at about 30 - 35 degrees north and south of the equator. These are also known as subtropical ridges. These are characterized by sunny skies, calm winds, high pressure areas and very little precipitation.

[#202] Who is the architect of Indian Modern Dairy Industry?
Correct Answer

(A) Dr. V. Kurian

Explanation

Solution: Dr. V. Kurian is the architect of the Indian Modern Dairy Industry, thus also called the Father of 'White Revolution' and ‘Dudhwala of India’. He has enabled India to become the largest milk producer in the World. He has devoted his life to realizing his dream to empower the farmers of India.

[#203] Seed rate of arhar is
Correct Answer

(B) 10 - 12 Kilogram/hectare

Explanation

Solution: Arhar also known as Pigeon pea or Red Gram, is the second most important pulse crop grown in our country. The seeding rate of pigeon pea depends on the desired plant density for a genotype, cropping system, germination rate of seed and mass of seed. The seed rate of arhar is 10 - 12 Kilogram/hectare.

[#204] Wheat is a
Correct Answer

(A) C 3 plant

Explanation

Solution: C 3 plants are plants in which the initial product of the assimilation of carbon dioxide through photosynthesis is 3-phosphoglycerate, which contains 3 carbon atoms. Plants that survive solely on C 3 fixation tend to thrive in areas where sunlight intensity is moderate, the temperature is moderate, carbon dioxide concentration is around 200 ppm and groundwater is in plenty. Wheat is a type of C 3 plant.

[#205] Sprinkler irrigation is suitable, where the soil has
Correct Answer

(C) Both A and B

Explanation

Solution: Sprinklers are suitable where the soil has a clayey and loamy texture and undulating topography. It is best suited to sandy soils with high infiltration rates. The sprinkler is a device used to spray water plants. It allows the application of water under high pressure with the help of a pump.